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Alternative Ingredients For Nigerian Cooking Amid Tomato Price Surge
To help cope with this challenge, Naija News explores viable vegetable alternatives that can replicate the essence of fresh tomatoes in various dishes:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
- Red Bell Peppers: Known locally as Tatashe or sombo, red bell peppers offer a similar vibrant color and texture to tomatoes when blended with onions, garlic, ginger, and carrots. This mixture, sometimes enhanced with tomato paste, serves as an excellent base for stews and sauces.
- Cucumbers: When blended and combined with onions and fresh peppers, cucumbers provide a refreshing substitute for tomatoes in stews. Removing the seeds before blending ensures a smooth consistency suitable for cooking.
- Carrots: In addition to their sweet taste, carrots can impart a reddish hue reminiscent of tomatoes when blended with peppers. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, carrots are not only nutritious but also enhance the visual appeal of dishes.
- Palm Fruit Extract (‘Banga’): Popular in eastern and southern Nigerian cuisine, palm fruit extract offers a flavorful alternative to tomatoes in soups and stews, adding a distinctive regional twist to recipes.
- Eggplants: Though lacking the typical red color associated with tomatoes, eggplants contribute a unique flavor profile to dishes like stews, pairing well with rice, yams, and other staples due to their dense texture and subtle sweetness.
As households adapt to fluctuating tomato prices, these versatile substitutes ensure that traditional Nigerian dishes remain delicious and accessible.
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“CAMPAIGN SHOCKER: The Untold Story Of How Aregbesola And Abdullahi Were Dumped From Atiku’s Team!”
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communications to African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar, has clarified why National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola and National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi were excluded from the party’s Presidential Campaign Council.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Shaibu explained that both NWC members were left off the list because they serve on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which was tasked with putting the campaign structure together. “These are National Working Committee (NWC) members who constituted the campaign council. Every directorate has a duty. Every director has an assignment. Every appointee must account for results,” Shaibu stated. Their absence from the council list was officially noted on Thursday.
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High-Profile Members Included: Despite the exclusions, the newly released campaign council features heavyweights such as Atiku Abubakar, running mate Rotimi Amaechi, ADC National Chairman David Mark, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
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Notable Figures on Board: The roster also features former presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, former CBN Deputy Governor Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Senator Dino Melaye, and former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie.
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Legal Status Note: El-Rufai, included on the committee, is currently facing trial and remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken a swipe at political opponents eyeing the presidency in 2027, dismissing them as “supermarket people” who have no business trying to unseat President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the Federal Government’s palliative rehabilitation of the Benin-Asaba Road, Governor Okpebholo asserted that President Tinubu should be allowed to complete a full eight-year term.
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The “Supermarket People” Taunt: Okpebholo criticized aspiring candidates, stating that the president is not a “supermarket man” and mocking the opposition’s ambitions while declaring that Aso Rock is not vacant.
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Call to Wait: He advised challengers to wait for their turn, suggesting they only contest if there are no qualified technocrats and noting that Tinubu is actively working to fix deep-seated national issues.
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Historical Criticisms: The Edo governor alleged that the same politicians preparing to run against Tinubu in 2027 were responsible for fighting former President Goodluck Jonathan and sabotaging his initiative to build Almajiri schools ahead of the 2015 election.
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Warning on Wasted Funds: Okpebholo maintained that Tinubu’s tenure must run its course for eight years and warned prospective opponents against wasting their money on a failed bid, claiming supporters might take their cash without actually voting for them.
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“ANAMBRA DEBT WARS: Peter Obi Breaks Silence, Drops Massive Truth Bombs On Relationship With Soludo!”
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that he harbors no animosity toward his successor, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and has permanently stepped away from contesting any state governorship.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Arise TV, Obi explained that his recent silence was due to mourning his late elder brother and friend, Chief Okey Ezeibe. However, he chose to address the public discourse surrounding project financial obligations from his eight-year tenure.
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No Rift with Soludo: Obi firmly stated that he has no disagreements with Governor Soludo or any other Nigerian governor, noting that he will never seek a governorship seat again under any circumstances.
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Call for Free Campaigns: He appealed to governors across the board to allow presidential candidates and contenders from all political parties to campaign freely and without interference in their states.
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Clarifying the Debt Figures: Addressing the $123.77 million external facility figure raised by the current administration, Obi rejected the label of “debt left by Peter Obi,” explaining that the funds were primarily World Bank and IFAD development programs negotiated by the Federal Government via subsidiary arrangements.
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Contradicting Records: Obi highlighted a major contradiction, pointing out that DMO records placed Anambra’s total external debt at roughly $30 million when he left office in March 2014, and challenged the state government to explain how it arrived at the higher figure. He also emphasized that his administration left office with zero unpaid salaries, gratuities, pensions, or verified contractor debts.
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